The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, Bristol

Large pub right in the centre of King Street. It's almost two pubs in one, with two long rooms either side of the bar and a comfy snug at the back. It's lost some of it's atmosphere since it's refurbishment a few years ago, but it's pleasant enough. Nearly all the seating is comfy leather arm chairs which makes for a real oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of the road outside. Staff were friendly, and on there was good range of unusual beers on tap. On this occasion it was Cotleigh's Golden Hawk, Moor Revival, Jenning's Cumberland Ale, Timothy Taylor Landord, and, of course, Doom Bar. Ciders were Aspall's Sufflok and Kingstone Press. I feel I must make some comment on the prices though - £7.45 for a pint of the Aspall's and a Vodka & Orange seems to be really taking the proverbial. A point deducted for that.

Visited this pub on Thursday evening after having a shocking beer down the end of the road. This very friendly pub with lovely bar staff offered me a taste of the ales, I decided on the porter which I was not sorry at all, superb pint I had two more and our friends were well impressed. Then a quiz started in a back bar area which didn't interupt us in the front cosy area. And the toilets were clean, tidy and even smelled fresh which is very important to my wife. Would i come here again YES!!